Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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THOMAS CHARLES BAGGIO (TOM) 607 Catherine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Born: April 19, 1941 Course: General II and Patternmaking Activities: Cast: Stalag 17, Dramatic Club, ’57-’59; Wrestling, ’56-’59; Champion, Epis¬ copal Invitational Wrestling Tournament, ’58-’59; 1st Lieutenant, Co. D, ’S8S9; Eche¬ lon, ’58; WGC, Announcer, ’S8-’59. Tom’s success as a member of the wrestling, team, his warmth as a friend, and his fine sense of humor helped to make hm a deeply appreciated member of our class. He is a fellow who makes parting difficult, but future meeting a pleasure. JOHN FRANCIS BALAZENTIS (JOHN) 862 Johnston Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Born: March 8, 1941 Course: Academic and Clerical Activities: Second Lieutenant, Concert Band, ’S4-’59; Senior Lifesaving, ’58; Advanced Swimming, ' 5 8. John is good company, and seems to be always smiling. In school activities, he is some¬ what passive; but as a classmate, he makes many positive contributions toward better class spirit. £HLOX CHESTER WILLIAM BASHER (CHET) 498 3rd Avenue, Kingston, Pa. Born: October 5, 1941 Course: General I and Sheet Metal Activities: Captain, Co. C, ’58-’59; Soccer, ’58; Baseball, ’58; Christmas Pageant, ’57, ’58; Wrestling Team, ’58-’59; Champion, Epiiscopal Invitational Wrestling Tournament, ’59. A friend in need is Chet indeed. ' With an iron hand and a velvet glove, he earned re¬ spect and admiration from all. Popularity, leadership, and ability were all qualities of this amiable up-starter who will always occupy a niche in our hearts. JAMES LEROY BECKER (JIM) 664 North Reading Avenue, New Bcrlinville, Pa. Born: June 13, 1941 Course: General II and Automotive Activities: Color Guard, ’58-’59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champions, ’58. Jim was one of the strong men of the class. He distinguished himself as a fine athlete in intramural sports and as a trusted friend in everyday life. Unafraid of work, Jim showed this quality by constantly volunteering for extra duties. 4 28 y

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£ tlLOZ CL an ARTHUR WAYNE AiHBRUSH (ART) 409 West Union Boulevard, Bethlcham, Pa. Born: March 6, 1942 Course: Academic and Stenographic Activities: Fencing, ’55-’59; Captain, Fencing, ’$8-’59; World Affairs Council, ’57-’59; Lieutenant Co. B, ’58-’59; National Honor Society, ’58-’59; WGC, Director of Writers, ' 9SS9; Fourth Prize, Joseph A. Campbell Typing Award, ’58. Art is quid, reserved, very observant, and expresses his well-thought-through opinions only when asked, but his sound advice and help were always appreciated by those who sought them. He was one of our top students. ROY DAVID ASHBY (ROY) Glen Riddle Road, R. D. 2, Media, Pa. Born: February 13, 1941 Course: General 11 and Automotive Activities: Swimming, ’56-’59; Senior Lifesaving, ’57; Advanced Swimming, ' 5 7; Water Safety Aide, ’57; Sergeant, Co. D, ’57-’59. Calmly and quietly, Roy trained to keep his number-one backstroke rating on the swimming team. Work in his beloved Auto Shop uas always done with an eye to the fu¬ ture, for he intends to be one of the best mechanics in his area. LYNN DALE AVIS (ACE) 1139 Princess Avenue, Camden, N.J. Born: March 3, 1941 Course: General II and Carpentry Activities: Lieutenant, Co. D, ’58-’59; Echelon, ’58-’S9; Rifle Club, ’58-’I9; Secretary- Treasurer, Rifle Club, ’58-’59; Senior Lifesaving, ' 5 5; Advanced Swimming, ’5 5; Pho¬ tography Club, ’58-’59; Water Safety Aide, ’5 5. Jovial and full of good humor, Ace is a good antidote for that down in the dumps feeling. Many of us will never forget the pleasant hours we spent listening to his original interpretations of otherwise humdrum events. NICHOLAS JOSEPH BADAME (NICK) 7105 Seaford Road, Upper Darby, Pa. Born: October 18, 1942 Course: Academic and Stenographic Activities: Girard News, Business Manager, ’58-’59; Sergeant, Co. C, 57- 59; Rifle Club, ’58-’59. Nick works hard at the things he likes. His effervescent sense of humor and affability are innate and will make him a welcome companion wherever he goes. 27 y

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CALVIN JAY BICKINGS (BOOTY) 541 Green Street, Norristown, Pa. Born: April 23, 1941 Course: General II and Carpentry Activities: Senior Lifesaving, ’56; Advanced Swimming, ’56; Water Safety Aide, “56; Sergeant, Co. B, ' 5S- ' 59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champions, ’58. Booty ' ' was another fellow who was seldom in the limelight. Whatever difficulties faced him , he always stood up to them with a grin. ROBERT PETER BOHN (JOHN) 4513 Vista Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Born: July 22, 1942 Course: Academic and Clerical Activities: Concert Band, ’S5-’57; Glee Club, ’57-’59; Cast: Kings of Nomania, ’56; Sen¬ ior Lifesaving, ’58; Advanced Swimming, ’58; Girardian, ’58-’59. With his stomach, which he always pets with a contented look on his face, and his carefree laughter, John plays the part of a guy out to have a good time, and plays it well. School won’t be the same when he says Aufweidershen.” - dtaii. MARK JAY BROWN (CAR) Tobin’s Farm, Woodbine, N. J. Born: June 7, 1941 Course: General I and Automotive Activities: Swimming, ’56-’59; Senior Lifesaving, ’56; Advanced Swimming, ’56; Water Safety Aide, ’56; Girard News, Distribution Manager, ’5 8-’59; Sergeant, Co. A, ’57. Always wearing a pleasant smile, Car” has a buoyant personality. As the class mech¬ anic, he has helped many a faculty member whose car needed work. His garage will have our patronage. JOSEPH BRUNO (J. B.) 411 McNair Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Born: March 10,1941 Course: General II and Machine Shop Activities: Student Center, ’55-’59; Rifle Club, ’57-’59; President, Rifle Club, ’58-’59; Photography Club, ’56-’59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 8; Second Prize, Joseph Simcock Award, ’5 8. loe divided his free time between working at the Student Center and conducting af¬ fairs at the Rifle Club. Always willing to work, he was not one to shrug off manual labor. If loe tackles life with the same vigor he has contributed to these activities, he will sure¬ ly come out on top. 4 29 3